Japan should consider sending warships to help jointly secure the Strait of Hormuz with other nations and protect both its own vessels and those of other nations — even before a ceasefire, according ...
Nissan recalls a batch of new LEAF EVs in Japan due to a battery defect
Nissan issued a recall in Japan for the new LEAF on March 27 due to a high-voltage battery issue. In a statement, Nissan said the recall was due to improperly manufactured electrode plates used in the ...
Why Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between US and Iran
Pakistan’s geographic position and longstanding ties with the U.S. have helped it facilitate talks between Tehran and Washington.
Pakistan says US-Iran backchannel talks continue despite Tehran rejecting 15-point plan
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Dar said Pakistan remains fully committed to promoting peace and is making all possible efforts to ensure stability in the region and beyond As Iran publicly rejected ...
Indonesia’s social media curbs for under 16s take set to start, few know how they work
Anza Zafran Utama, a nine-year-old boy in the Indonesian city of Bogor, is either a dinosaur or a shooter when he plays Roblox on his smartphone.
Armenian Prime Minister Receives Head of IMF Mission in Armenia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Alexander Timan, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Armenia. As the Prime Minister's press service reports, Pashinyan emphasized the ...
Armenia signs first syndicated loan for tech project
PanARMENIAN.Net - For the first time in Armenia’s banking history, a syndicated loan agreement has been signed between six financial institutions to finance a major technology project, Minister of ...
Kazakhstan’s oil export duties to rise 30% in April, to $90 per tonne
Kazakhstan's export duty on oil will be $90 per tonne in April 2026, an increase of 30% compared to the previous month, the republic's State Revenue Committee of the Finance Ministry reported.
Peace, Money, Markets, And Minerals In Myanmar
Myanmar relations. Now critical minerals policy changes in DC are seem destined to usher in a flood of investment into Myanmar.
EU finance ministers tally economic hit of Iran war
Eurozone finance ministers raised expectations for higher prices and lowered them for economic growth this year as the Iran war continues to roil energy markets.